Occupational Therapists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $97,460 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.86
10th percentile $57,920
90th percentile $123,990
Employed locally 70
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,920
    25th
    $75,950
    50th (median)
    $97,460
    75th
    $113,140
    90th
    $123,990

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 155% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dalton, GA $111,580
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $104,670
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $104,270
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $101,840
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,410
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $97,840

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Athens, GA is $46.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.53 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Athens, GA is 0.9% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Athens?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $57,920 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,950.